Johannes Quelle vs. Dr. Robert PhelpsPA Ã¯Â¿Â½ Gerald Eddins, J Ã¯Â¿Â½ Bob WorthamJohannes Quelle has brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Robert Phelps, claiming the physician failed to the "normal procedure" on him. Quelle had a history of back problems and back surgeries. He was complaining of pain following one back surgery and on June 9, 2005 another "negligent" surgery was performed.Case No. A179-412

Kirk and Michelle Martin vs. Bedrock PoolsPA Ã¯Â¿Â½ Wyatt Snider, J Ã¯Â¿Â½ Bob WorthamNearly a year ago Kirk and Michelle Martin paid Bedrock Pools $58,000 to design and build them a first-class pool and porch area. To this date, the job remains unfinished. The Martins are claiming the company has violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act and filed a suit against Bedrock with the Jefferson County District Court on May 31, seeking exemplary damages.Case No. A179-415

June 1Bessie Mae Larkin et al vs. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.PA - Keith Hyde, J - Milton ShuffieldA month after filing a first suit against 43 corporations that allegedly exposed her late husband to asbestos, Bessie Mae Larkin and her children filed a second asbestos lawsuit on June 1 against Chevron U.S.A., Inc. as the sole defendant.Case No. A179-419

Anthony and Coretta Alexander vs. the Medical Center of Southeast TexasPA - Jim Perdue, J - Donald FloydAnthony and Coretta Alexander have brought a medical-malpractice lawsuit against the Medical Center of Southeast Texas and several of its physicians for failing to provide an ordinary standard of care, and failed "to correctly diagnose and treat Anthony's staphylococcus aureus blood infection.Case No. E179-421

Sharon Campbell vs. For Tips To Toes et alPA - Trenton Bond, J - Bob WorthamSharon Campbell is suing the Beaumont beauty shop For Tips To Toes. She is claiming her toes became infected after her pedicure, forcing her to seek medical attention where physicians removed two of her toenails. Case No. A179-432

Shirley Schultz vs. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. et alPA Ã¯Â¿Â½ Keith Hyde, J Ã¯Â¿Â½ Gary SandersonThe family of Frederick Schultz mourned his death almost two years ago. They claim his former employer, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., exposed him to asbestos, which ultimately caused him to die of mesothelioma. Frederick's widow, Shirley, and their children Joyce, Debra and William, have filed a personal injury lawsuit against Chicago Bridge, Mobil Oil and Chemical Co., ExxonMobil Corp. and E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Co. Case No. B179-433

Charles and Russell Schroeder vs. Texaco and Michelin North AmericaPA Ã¯Â¿Â½ Keith Hyde, J Ã¯Â¿Â½ Donald FloydThe Children of the late Warren Schroeder are suing their father's former employer, Texaco, Inc. for negligently and maliciously exposing him to asbestos. According to the plaintiffs' petition, Warren worked at the Port Arthur Texaco refinery as a helper and operator. During his time there he was exposed to "toxic materials, including asbestos."Case No. E179-434

June 5Patsy Roberts et al vs. Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas et alPA Ã¯Â¿Â½ Clay Dugas, J Ã¯Â¿Â½ Bob WorthamNeeding an upgrade to his heart device, Joseph Roberts was admitted to Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital. However, a complication during the procedure left him in a vegetative state. Roberts died a few weeks later. Blaming the hospital for her husband's death, Patsy Roberts, along with her adult son Quinton, filed a medical-malpractice lawsuit against Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Memorial Herman and Dr. Wayne Margolis.Case No A179-437

Larry Arceneaux vs. Boswell Oil Co. et alPA -- Randall Collins, J -- Gary SandersonAs a seaman for 30 years, Arceneaux claims he was exposed to benzene which has resulted in a diagnosis of lymphoma. He is suing several shipping companies for negligence and fraud. Case No. B179-443

Recent civil filings in Orange County District Court

May 30Linda Hudson et al vs. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company Inc.PA -- Michael McGown, J Ã¯Â¿Â½ Buddy HahnThe family of a former employee of Du Pont's Sabine River Works are claiming the drinking water supply at the facility is the cause of the man's death. The facility has its own water treatment plant, and the plaintiffs claim that while Ralph S. Hudson was employed at Sabine River Works, he ingested drinking water contaminated with haloacetic acid, a known carcinogen. Plaintiffs allege Du Pont was grossly negligent and seek punitive and exemplary damages.Case No. D070-270-c